Patterson Cemetery District
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Allison Lou 661110 p1
Lou Allison Found Dead; Funeral services are pending at Evans Funeral Chapel for Lou Allison, 52, who was found dead
in his residence on Marshall Road Tuesday evening. Allison was a native of Reno and had lived here 16 years. He was
an accountant and had been office manager at the Arredondo Labor Camp since 1951. He leaves no relatives.
Allison Lou 661117 p1
Final Rites For Lou Allison; Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning in Evans Funeral Chapel for Lou
Allison, 52, who died Tuesday, November 8. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. The rosary was recited
last Friday evening in the chapel. Allison was a native of Reno and had lived here for 16 years. He had been office
manager at the Arredondo Labor Camp since 1951. He leaves no relatives.
Allport Norman E 660707 p1
Final Rites For Norman Allport; Private funeral services were conducted Tuesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Norman
Eastham Allport, 76, of Westley. Allport died Saturday in a local hospital following a long illness. Interment was in the
Patterson District Cemetery. He was a native of New Zealand and had lived in Westley for 45 years. He was a retired
chief pumper for the West Stanislaus Irrigation District. He is survived by his widow, Mary Jane Allport of Westley; one
son, Daryl Allport of Beaumont, Texas; and a daughter, Vera I. Franklin of Redwood City. The family has requested that
any remembrances be given to the heart fund.
Arredondo Gertrude 660630 p1
Services for Mrs. G. Arredondo Are Thursday; Requiem mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church for Mrs. Gertrude Arredondo, 81. She died Monday night in the Del Puerto Hospital after a long illness.
Committal will be at 2 p.m. in the Dos Palos Cemetery. Rosary was recited Wednesday evening at the Evans Funeral
Chapel.
Mrs. Arredondo had lived in this area since 1945. She was a native of San Juan, Arizona. She is survived by four sons,
Dave Arredondo and Ross Figueroa of Patterson, Alex Arredondo of Ceres and John Figueroa of Escalon; two daughters,
Mrs. Cruz Ruiz of Merced and Mrs. Mary Augustine of Los Banos; two brothers, Joe Portillo of Delhi and Richard
Portillo of Los Angeles; one sister, Mrs. Hellen Cervanties of Los Angeles; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Baker Lillian T 660818 p 1
Baker Funeral Wednesday; Final rites were conducted Wednesday afternoon in Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Lillian
Tripp Baker, 94, who died Monday in a Modesto rest home. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs.
Baker was a native of Massachusetts and had lived 40 years in this area. She is survived by one son Harold Tripp of
Patterson and one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Greeno of Livermore.
Becker Lillian A 661027 p1
Final Rites For Mrs. Becker; Final rites will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, Thurs., in Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs.
Lillian Alexandria Becker, 81, who died Monday in a local hospital. The rosary was recited Wednesday evening at the
chapel. Interment will be in Fort Howard Cemetery in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mrs. Becker was a native of Green Bay.
She had lived in Patterson the past four years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Irene Betry of Patterson, Mrs.
Kathleen Stonecipher of Alameda and Mrs. Mary Jane Alexander of San Jose; three sons, Everett Becker of Niagara
Falls, New York, Donald Becker, of Greenbay, Earl Becker of Sacramento; a sister, Mrs. Bill Morris of South Dakota; a
brother, William Ormsby of Illinois, 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Benson Emma A 661006 p1
Final Rites, Tuesday For Mrs. Benson; Final rites were conducted Tuesday afternoon in Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs.
Emma Adina Benson, 82, who died last Friday in a local hospital following a long illness. Interment was in the Patterson
District Cemetery. Mrs. Benson was a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She lived in Patterson 54 years and taught in
the Patterson Elementary School system for 17 years. She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Laurence Baalack of Patterson; a
nephew, Phillip Larson of Pacific Grove; two step-daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Sorenson of Patterson and Mrs. Alice
Jordan of Modesto; three stepsons, Harvey of Modesto; William of Laguna Hills, and Ray Benson of San Mateo.
Bernal girl 660505 p1
Service Today stillborn Bernal daughter; Graveside services will be conducted at 10 am. today, Thursday, at Patterson
District Cemetery for the stillborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Bernal of Vernalis. The child was stillborn Tuesday.
Evans Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Bowling Earl J 660901 np
Accident Takes One Life; A Manteca man, Earl J. Bowling, 58, died in a local hospital last Friday following an auto
accident the previous Wednesday morning on River Road, about one and a half miles west of Crows Landing Road. He
told the highway patrol that his truck's steering mechanism apparently locked causing him to go off the road and hit a
utility pole.
Brown Manuel T 660421 p1
Manuel T. Brown Funeral Service Held Monday; Requiem mass was said Monday morning in Sacred Heart Catholic
Church for Manuel T. Brown, 70, who died last Thursday in a local hospital following a long illness. The rosary was
recited Sunday evening in Evans Funeral Chapel and interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Brown was a
native of the Azores. He lived in Patterson 48 years and was a member of the UPEC and IDES. He is survived by his
wife, Hazel of Patterson; four sons, George of San Diego, Albert of San Pablo, Manuel Jr. and Leonard of Patterson; one
daughter, Madeline Brown of Patterson; and two brothers, Frank P. Cardoza of Lemoore and Joe P. Cardoza of San Luis
Obispo.
Bullock Ray Mrs 660326 p1
Final Rites for Mrs. Bullock; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in Danville for Mrs. Raymond Bullock who died
last Saturday in a rest home in Danville. Mrs. Bullock was a sister of Dan Houtchens and Mrs. Otis Jones, both at
Patterson. She is survived by one daughter, two grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters.
Campbell James M 660630 p1
Marlar Campbell Services Held Wednesday; James Marlar Campbell, 72, of Patterson was buried Wednesday in the
Lakewood Memorial Park in Empire. He died suddenly Saturday at his N. Third St. home. Services were conducted
Wednesday morning at the Federated Church by Rev. Charles Silberstein. The Evans Funeral Chapel was in charge of
the burial arrangements. Mr. Campbell was a native Californian and had lived in the Patterson area since 1931. Hie was a
member of the Farm Bureau and was an officer in tho Federated Church. Surviving are a son, M. Chattin Campbell, and
four grandchildren of Modesto, and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Beecher of Washington.
Carias Antonio 661201 p1
Final Rites Friday for Antonio Carias; A rosary was recited last Thursday night in the Davis-Hansen Funeral Chapel in
Newman for Antonio Carias, 70, who died November 23 in a Modesto hospital after an extended illness. A requiem mass
was said Friday at the St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Interment was at the Hills Ferry Cemetery. He was a native of
Portugal and had lived in the west side area 46 years. He had been a member of the United National Life, a Portuguese
order, of Delhi. He had been a dairyman. He leaves his widow, Lucinda; two brothers, Joseph of New Jersey and Edward
Caries of Portugal, and two sisters of Portugal.
Carver John H 660303 p1
Former Resident Will Be Buried This Saturday; Funeral services for John Howe Carver, ?8, a former resident of
Patterson, will be conducted in San Francisco this Saturday, March 5. The services will be conducted at Halstead's,
Funeral Chapel, 1123 Sutter in San Francisco at 2 p.m. Carver died March 1 in Modesto. He is survived by one sister,
Mrs. C. W. Hale of Patterson, and a brother, Gail B. Carver of San Francisco.
Cawthon Irene L 660623 p1
Final Rites Held Wednesday For Mrs. Cawthon; Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Franklin & Downs
funeral chapel in Modesto for Mrs. Irene Lavon Cawthon, 55, who died Sunday in a Modesto hospital following an
apparent heart attack. The Rev. Charles Silberstein of the Patterson Federated Church conducted the service and
interment was in Turlock Memorial Park. Mrs. Cawthon was a native of Ronson, Kansas, and had lived in Patterson five
and a half years. She was office manager at Del Puerto Hospital. Before coming to Patterson she worked in the Newman
Post Office. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Newman Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by a son, M.
Sgt. H. E. Cawthon of Montana; a sister, Carol Ashmun of Hughson; a brother, Glenn Booth of Modesto; and three
grandchildren of Montana.
DelNero Thomas C 660922 p1
Requiem Mass Saturday for Thomas Del Nero; Requiem mass was said last Saturday in the St. Joachims Catholic Church
in Newman for Thomas C. Del Nero, 66,of Crows Landing who died September 14 in a Modesto hospital after an
extended illness. The rosary was recited Friday evening in Davis-Hansen Funeral Chapel and interment was in Hills Ferry
Cemetery. A native of Italy, he had been a dairyman in this area until retiring. He had lived in the Crows Landing area
about 57 years. He leaves three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Palmer of San Jose, Mrs. Mae Forsyth of Turlock and Mrs. Mary
Costa of Patterson, and two brothers, George and William Del Nero, both of Turlock.
Doe John 660818 p1
Two Dead, Five Injured In Sunday Accidents; Two young women were injured Sunday when the pickup in which they
were passengers went out of control, overturned, and pinned them inside for about half an hour. The accident took place
at Highway 33 and Sequoia Avenue near the Patterson District Cemetery. Driver of the pickup was James J. Neave, 40,
of Concord. His passengers were his daughters, Shirley Neave, 18, and Mrs. Nancy Evans, 19, also of Concord. Neave
told the Highway patrol he was northbound on Highway 33 and had to pull onto the shoulder when a southbound car
pulled into his lane to pass another vehicle. He said he lost control of the truck which went into a broadside skid and
overturned. He was tossed from the vehicle. The Westley and Patterson Fire Departments were called to the scene to
assist. This accident led to another in which two persons were killed, California Highway Patrolman George H. Retz, 45,
of Modesto was enroute to the above accident with red light, siren and headlights turned on. A car driven by George
Washington Fields, 55, of Modesto and carrying three passengers made a U-turn into the patrol cars path. Fields and one
passenger were killed. The other two passengers and the patrolman were also injured. This accident took place on Crows
Landing Road near Taylor Road.
Douty Katheryn E 660217 p1
Funeral Services This Friday For Mrs. Douty; Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 18, at 2 p.m. in Evans
Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Katheryn Elizabeth Douty, 82, who died Monday in a Modesto hospital.The. services will be
conducted by Rev. Charles Silberstein of the Federated Church and interment will be in the Patterson District Cemetery.
Mrs. Douty was a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and had lived in Stanislaus County 51 years. She was a long-time
Patterson resident. She was the widow of Frank Douty who was manager for many years of the commercial Bank of
Patterson. Mrs. Douty is survived by one brother, Merlin Patterson, of Minneapolis.
Duran Pedro 660310 p1
Pedro Duran Services Held; Funeral services were conducted last Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic, Church for
Pedro Duran, 70, who died March 3, in a Modesto hospital following an extended illness. Interment was in the Patterson
District Cemetery. Duran was a native of Mexico and had lived in Westley for 24 years. He was a retired restaurant
operator there. He is survived by nine children, 32 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were
handled by Evans Funeral Chapel.
Edmiston Willis N 660317 p1
Final Riles Conducted For Willis Edmiston; Funeral services were conducted in Modesto Monday for Willis N.
Edmiston, 66, of Westley who died last Friday in a local hospital following, a long illness. The final rites were
conducted. by the Patterson Masonic Lodge in conjunction with a Christian Science service read by Mrs. Gladys Hunt of
Newman. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Edmiston was a native of California. He had ranched in the
Westley area for 12 years. He was a member of the Patterson Masonic Lodge 488, the Scottish Rites Bodies of Stockton,
and Aahmes Shrine Temple of Oakland. He is survived by his wife, Ann Catherine Edmiston of Westley.
Fant Vivian J 660804 p1
Final Rites Tuesday for Vivian J. Fant ; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Mr.
Vivian James Fant, 61, who died Saturday in a local hospital following a long illness. Interment was in the Patterson
District Cemetery. Fant was a native of Texas. He had lived in Patterson. the past 20 years. He is survived by his widow,
Ruby of Patterson; a daughter, Doris Rich of Stockton; two brothers; Sam of Westley and Vain Fant of Arkansas; three
sisters, Mrs. Ruth Frick and Mrs. Rose Jones both of Arkansas and Mrs. Myra Fritzell of Washington; and three
grandchildren.
Fields George W 660818 p1
Two Dead, Five Injured In Sunday Accidents; Two young women were injured Sunday when the pickup in which they
were passengers went out of control, overturned, and pinned them inside for about half an hour. The accident took place
at Highway 33 and Sequoia Avenue near the Patterson District Cemetery. Driver of the pickup was James J. Neave, 40,
of Concord. His passengers were his daughters, Shirley Neave, 18, and Mrs. Nancy Evans, 19, also of Concord. Neave
told the Highway patrol he was northbound on Highway 33 and had to pull onto the shoulder when a southbound car
pulled into his lane to pass another vehicle. He said he lost control of the truck which went into a broad-side skid and
overturned. He was tossed from the vehicle. The Westley and Patterson Fire Departments were called to the scene to
assist. This accident led to another in which two persons were killed. California Highway Patrolman George H. Retz, 45,
of Modesto was enroute to the above accident with red light, siren and headlights turned on. A car driven by George
Washington Fields, 55, of Modesto and carrying three passengers made a U-turn into the patrol cars path. Fields and one
passenger were killed. The other two passengers and the patrolman were also injured. This accident took place on
Crows Lancing Road near Taylor road.
Filippini Lloyd 660818 p1
Filippini Rites were Tuesday; Requiem Mass was conducted Tuesday morning in Sacred Heart Catholic church here for
Lloyd "Ki" Filippini, 62, of Crows Landing who died last Friday at his home. The rosary was recited Monday evening at
the Davis-Hansen Funeral Chapel in Newman and interment was in the Hills Ferry Cemetery. Filippini was a native of
Olema, California, and had been a member of the Crows Landing community for 60 years, he was a wholesale butcher for
40 years and a member of the Crows Landing Fire Department. He is survived by his widow, Josephine Filippini of
Crows Landing; one daughter, Lloydene Filippini of Crows Landing; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Hendy of Newman,
Mrs. Charlotte Vroman of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Lillian Hornbostel of Sacramento; three brothers, Walter of Patterson,
Charles of Crows Landing and William of Newman.
Fleharty Rolland C 661103 p1
Final Rites For Publisher R. C. Fleharty; Rolland C. Fleharty, 72, a former publisher of the IRRIGATOR, died of an
apparent heart attack Monday on a golf course in Walnut Creek. Family services are being arranged in Walnut Creek.
Fleharty was a native of Boise, Idaho. He attended schools in Newman where his father was the owner of the WEST
SIDE INDEX, the Newman newspaper. He purchased the Patterson IRRIGATOR July 1,1919, from Elwyn Hoffman. He
continued as publisher until October 1, 1947 when he sold the paper to Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Jessen of Turlock. Robert S.
Jones was editor and manager for the Jessens. Alter selling the IRRIGATOR, the Flehartys retired and moved to the Bay
Area. Their home is now in Walnut Creek. He was secretary-treasure of the Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce
during his 28 years here and was proud of the fact that he did not miss a meeting. He was a charter member and past
president of the Patterson Rotary Club. He is survived by his widow, Ethel of Walnut Creek; two sons, William of Red
Bluff and George of Atherton; and eight grandchildren. George is a former mayor of the City of Redding and William is a
former mayor of the City of Bed Bluff. The family has requested that any remembrances be sent to KIM Chapter,
Children's Home society, 45 Windsor Avenue, Kensington.
Flores Dominga R 660707 p1
Funeral Services Conducted For Mrs D. Flores; Requiem mass was celebrated in Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Wednesday for Dominga R. Flores, 49, who died Sunday in a Modesto hospital following a short illness. The rosary was
recited Tuesday evening at the church and burial was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Evans Funeral Chapel was in
charge of arrangements. Mrs. Flores was a native of Texas and had lived in California for six years. She is survived by
her husband, Elijio Flores, who resides at the Arredondo Camp; eight sons one daughter, three sisters, and three brothers.
Franke Herman 660324 p1
Funeral Service Held Wednesday for Henry Franke; Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at Evans Funeral
Chapel for Henry Herman Franke, 85, who died Sunday evening in a Salida rest home. Franke was a retired carpenter.
He was born in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, and had lived in Patterson 40 years. He is survived by one son, Wesley Franke of
Patterson. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery with Rev. Charles Silberstein conducting the service.
Franke Wesley R 660707 p1
Wesley R. Franke Funeral Today; Final rites will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, Thurs., for Wesley R. Franke, 53, who
died Monday in a sanitarium in Salida following a long illness. The services will be conducted at Evans Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. C.A. Silberstein officiating, Interment will be in the Patterson District Cemetery. Franke was a native of
North Dakota and had lived here for 35 years. He was formerly a carpenter.
Friedrich Wlm G 660106 p1
Final Rites Conducted For William Friedrich; Requiem Mass was conducted Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church
for William Godfrey Friedrich, 73, of Vernalis who died shortly after arrival at a local hospital last Saturday. Death was
apparently caused by a heart attack. The Rosary was recited Monday evening at Evans Funeral Chapel and interment
Tuesday was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Friedrich was a native of Oxnard. He had ranched on Welty Road near
Vernalis for the past 28 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Earl Archer of Vernalis, and three sons, Robert of
Hidden Hills, Calabasas, George of Westley, and James with the armed forces in Alaska.
Gallardo Francisco 660616 p1
Frank Gallardo, Labor Contractor, Dies June 10th; Requiem mass was celebrated last Tuesday in the Sacred Heart Church
in Turlock for Francisco ( Frank ), Gallardo, 61, who died last Friday night in a local hospital following a short illness.
The rosary was recited Monday evening at the Norton Mortuary in Turlock. Interment was in the Turlock Memorial
Park: Gallardo operated a farm labor business in the Patterson area and also in Imperial County. He had been in business
here the past 40 years. He became ill two days before his death. He was a native of Mexico and had lived in the Turlock
area since be was six years old. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Turlock and president of the Guadalupe
Society of the Sacred Heart church in Patterson. He was also a member of the Turlock Knights of Columbus and the
Guadalupe society of Turlock. He is survived by his widow Ermelinda of Turlock; three daughters, Ramona Romero,
Jessie Orosco and Olivia Gallardo, all of Turlock; three brothers; Domingo of Los Angeles an Pedro and John, both of
Turlock; three sisters, Delfina and Sofia Gallardo, both of Turlock an Victoria Martinez of Brawley and nine
grandchildren.
Gamma Maria R 661124 p1
Former Resident Buried Wednesday; A rosary was recited Tuesday for Mrs. Maria Rosa Gamma, 90, who died
November 20 in Modesto after a short illness. Requiem mass was said at St. Stanislaus Church Wednesday with
interment at St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Franklin and Downs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A native of
Switzerland, she had lived in the area since 1912 and lived in Patterson until 1950 before moving to Modesto. She leaves
her son, John Gamma of Georgia, three daughters; Carolyn Bonadiman of Arcadia, Mary Ann Stenker of Modesto, and
Anita Nerland of Washington; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family invites friends to send
spiritual bouquets.
Germolus Harry B 660623 p1
Funeral Service Saturday for Harry Germolus; Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Evans Funeral Chapel for
Harry B. Germolus, 40, who died Wednesday, June 15, in a local hospital. He had been ill about two months. Interment
was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Germolus was a native of Patterson and was employed by the Golden Valley
Creamery in Newman. He was a member of Garborg Lodge, Suns of Norway. He is survived by five sons, Sam, Mike,
Leon and Chuck, all of Patterson, and Rick with the Coast Guard in Alameda; one daughter, Terry of Patterson; his
father, Sam Germolus of Patterson; one brother, Rodney of Patterson; six sisters, Ella Swanson of Patterson, Elma Martin
of Willits, Mabel Leffler of Stockton, Myrtle Clark of Berkeley, Ruby Stevens and Della Germolus, both of Oakland; and
one grandchild.
Gilliam Charles H 660818 p1
Henry Gilliam Final Rites; Charles Henry Gllliam, 38, of Modesto was pronounced dead on arrival at the county hospital
last Thursday night after being shot. in the chest in his home eight miles south of Modesto. Gllliam had been employed at
Bessey Motor Company in Patterson the past 10 years. His Wife, Velma, 33, has been charged with involuntary
manslaughter. The couple hart been married 11 years and had lived three years at their present address. Final rites will be
conducted at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Franklin and Downs Funeral Horns, 12th and G Streets, in Modesto. In addition to
his wife, Gilliam is survived by two sons, Charles Jr:, and John; one daughter, Diana, all of Modesto; four brothers and
one sister. He was a, native of Texas. The Bessey Motor Company gaurage will be closed Friday from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Glotfelty Henry T 661013 p1
Final Rites Held For Tyner Glotfelty; Final rites were conducted last Saturday for Henry Tyner Glotfelty, 80, who died
October 5 in a local hospital after a short illness. Evans Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Services were
conducted by Rev. C. A. Silberstein at the Federated Church with cremation at the Park View Cemetery in Manteca. He
leaves his widow, Mrs. Ruby Glotfelty, who is in a Ceres rest home; a daughter, Nina C. Hahm of San Carlos, and a
brother, Lester Glotfelty of Patterson. Glotfelty was a member of the Patterson Methodist Church since 1919 and was a
trustee and adult class Sunday school teacher for many years in the Federated Church. He served in a California-Nevada
Methodist Conference committee on Federated churches.
Glotfelty Ruby 661020 p1
Final Riles Saturday For Mrs. Glotfelty; Final rites were conducted Saturday in the Federated Church for Mrs. Ruby
Glotfelty, 79, who died October 12 in a Ceres rest home. Rev. C.A. Silberstein officiated at the service. Interment was at
Parkview Crematorium in Manteca. Evans Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. A native of Illinois, Mrs.
Glotfelty had lived in Patterson 47 years. She was an active member of the Women's United Society of the Federated
Church and a charter member of Patterson Study Club. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Nina C. Hahm of San Carlos,
her husband, Tyner Glotfelty, preceded her in death one week.
Gonzales Teresa 661006 p1
Crash Kills Local Woman; Final rites were conducted Tuesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Mary Teresa Gonzales,
31, who was fatally injured in an auto accident last Thursday night. The accident occurred at the intersection of
Carpenter Road and West Main. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Gonzales had lived here for 20
years; she was a native of California. She is survived by her husband, Richard; one son, Ralph; three daughters, Cristina,
Monica, and Teresa; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Reza of Patterson; five brothers, Armando Reza, Manuel Reza,
Leonard Reza, Johnnie Reza, and Michael Reza, all of Patterson; six sisters, Louisa and Connie Gonzales and Alejandria
Reza, all of Patterson, Amelia Reza, Carmen Reza, and Bertha Reza, all of Hollywood. Mrs. Gonzales was dead on
arrival at Del Puerto Hospital following the auto accident. She was a passenger in a car driven by her sister, Alejandrina
Reza, 22, of Patterson. Their car was struck by a pickup truck driven by William Mealey, 29, of Modesto. Mealey is a
field superintendent for Western Contracting Co.
The CHP said Mealey ran a stop sign and rammed into the Reza car. Miss Reza suffered head injuries and lacerations.
She was taken to the county hospital. Mealey suffered a head injury and scalp laceration and was taken to Doctors
Hospital in Modesto.
Graham James A 660505 p1
Final Riles For James A. Graham; Funeral services for James A. Graham, 91, were conducted Monday afternoon in
Evans Funeral Chapel. Graham died April 27 in a Modesto rest home. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery.
He was a native of. California and formerly lived in Del Puerto Canyon. He is survived by one step-daughter, Mrs. Loal
Dixon of Arizona; three step-sons, Clark Rossler, Verne Rossler, and Jack Rossler, all of San Jose.
Gutierrez Jesus P 660421 p1
Crows Landing Man Buried Here; Requiem mass was said last Friday morning in Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Jesus
PadiIla Gutierrez, 42, of Crows Landing who died at his home April 18. The Rosary was recited on Thursday evening at
Evans Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Gutierrez was a fisherman and had been is this
area about two weeks. He is survived by four sisters and five brothers.
Harrison Grace V 660623 p1
Services Set Friday For Grace Harrison; Services will be held Friday for Grace Virgo Harrison, 84, who died Tuesday in
a local hospital. Mrs. Harrison had been ill about six weeks. Rev. Arthur Olson will officiate at services to be held at the
Evans Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment will be in Hills Ferry Cemetery at Newman. Mrs. Harrison was a
native of the Gustine area. She came to Patterson in 1915. 'The family moved to Oakland in 1933 and returned here in
1951. Her husband, the late Percy Harrison, was a Southern Pacific agent here. He died in 1952. Mrs. Harrison was a
life member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was affiliated with the Santa Nella Chapter in 1909 and was first worthy
matron of the Patterson chapter in 1923. She was a past deputy grand matron of the organization and a past president of
the Areme Club. She was also a past deputy president of Romero Rebecca Lodge in Gustine. Survivors include Alfred H.
Harrison and two Grandchildren, of Patterson, and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Ewing of Gustine.
Heredia Lupe M 660818 p1
10-Year-Old Girl Drowned At Laird Slough; A 10-year-old girl, Lupe Marcoff Heredia, drowned in Laird Slough last
Sunday. Her body was discovered early Tuesday morning not far from where she had entered the water. She was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Heredia of 459 Eureka Street. Lupe was on an outing at the park with five other girls,
accompanied by two VISTA domestic Peace Corps trainees, Donna West, 21, of Dallas, Texas; and Deborah Brewster,
20, of New York. Two other girls who had entered the water with Lupe were rescued by a Santa Clara boy who was
camping nearby with his father.
Mrs. Donato Lopez, the girl's aunt, told the IRRIGATOR that she spotted the body early Tuesday morning and went to
the Laird Park Road Camp to phone for help. Mrs. Lopez' husband and cousin were with her at the time, she said. Rita
Heredia, 17, sister of the 10-year-old girl, was injured a short while after the drowning when her car went out of control
and overturned on River Road near Hamilton Road. She and Nelly Lopez, 21, were enroute to the drowning scene. The
accident was discovered by Simon Heredia, also on his way to the scene of the drowning. Heredia said that he, his family
and friends continued to search through the nights with the aid of floodlights loaned by the Sheriffs Department He said
he was especially indebted to his sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Donato Lopez and sons, to Jesus Ochoa of Newman and
Tony Granillo of Patterson, and several other boys for their help in searching for the body. The rosary was recited
Wednesday evening in Evans Funeral Chapel for Lupe Heredia. Requiem mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. today,
Thursday, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Patterson District Cemetery. Lupe had lived
hereabout three years. She was a native of Arizona. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Rita, and four
brothers, Arthur, Simon, Jr., Johnny and Anthony, all of Patterson.
Herger John 660825 p1
John Herger Buried Here; Requiem mass was said Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church for John N. Herger, 74, a
former Patterson resident who died Thursday in Menlo Park. The rosary was recited Tuesday evening in Evans Funeral
Chapel and interment Wednesday was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Herger was a native of Switzerland.. He was a
gardner at St Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park. He is survived by a brother, Frank of Patterson , and two brothers in
Switzerland.
Hernandez Jacoba Ms 660505 p1
Final Riles For Mrs.. Hernandez.; Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday from Evans Funeral Chapel for
Mrs. Jacoba Morales Hernandez, 65, who died Tuesday in a local hospital following a short illness. Interment will be in
the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Hernandez was a native of Texas and had lived in Westley for six years. She is
survived by her widower, Jose of Westley; two daughters, Mrs. Carmen Alejo of Texas and Mrs: Esperanza Trovino of
Westley; and one son, Jose of Westley.
Herrera Vernon C 661013 p1
One Kill ln Highway Accident; Vernon C. "Blackie" Herrera 48, of the Julian Lopez Labor Camp was killed last Sunday
evening when he was struck by a car while walling to Patterson with two companions. His companions said they warned
him about the oncoming vehicle which was driven by William J. Druml, 28, of Gustine, but Herrera kept walking into the
car's path. The impact carried him about 70 feet. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Del Puerto Hospital. The body
was taken to Evans Funeral Chapel and later transferred to Lawndale funeral services. He is survived by a sister,
Elizabeth J. Romero of Lawndale.
Hodges Alla Ms 661201 p1
Final Rites For Mrs. Hodges; Funeral services were conducted November 18 in Washington, Kansas for Mrs. Alla
Hodges, 88, who died in a Fairbury, Kansas, hospital November 16 after a long illness. She was a native of Washington,
Kansas and had lived there all her life. She is survived by three sons, Columbus, of Stockton; Welcome, of Paso Robles
and John of Patterson; one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Young of Fairbury, Kansas; ten grandchildren and18 great grandchildren.
Holder Bessie E 660217 p1
Former Resident Buried In Auburn; Funeral services were conducted in Auburn last Saturday for Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth
Holder, 73, of Auburn and formerly of Patterson. Mrs. Holder died February 9th at an Auburn hospital. She had lived in
Auburn the .past 16 years and was a native of Wayne County, Iowa. She is survived by her husband, Calvin V. Holder, of
Auburn; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Chamberlain of San Jose and Mrs. Claris Griffith of Auburn; four grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. Private interment was in the Auburn District Cemetery.
Hopla Leo E 660303 p1
Father Dies While Visiting Son in Patterson; Leo Edward Hopla, 63, of Arco, Idaho, died unexpectedly in Patterson last
Saturday while visiting his son, Doyle Hopla. Death was apparently caused by a heart attack. Funeral services and
interment were in Arco, Idaho, this week. Hopla was a native of Utah. He is survived by his wife, Lydia of Arco; a
daughter, Darlene Andreason of Arco; four sons, Doyle of Patterson, Harry of Fremont, Roy of Arco, and Jimmy of Idaho
Falls; two brothers, Mark of Brownsville, Idaho, and Frank of Riverside, Idaho; one sister, Mildred Cook of Thomas,
Idaho; and fourteen grandchildren.
Horne Barbara A 660818 p1
Final Rites For Mrs. Horne; Final rites were conducted Monday morning at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Barbara Ann
Horne, 29, who died last Thursday in a Fresno hospital. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Horne
was a native of California and attended Patterson schools. She had lived in Clovis the past 16 months. She is survived by
her husband, Dr. Wilson S. Horne; one son, Gregory Horne of Clovis; her mother, Mrs. Angelina Ferreira of Patterson;
three sisters, Mrs. Olivia Bellani of Patterson, Mrs. Elsie Carlson of Turlock and Mrs. Belmira Medina of Ferndale.
Houtchens Jane 660929 p1
Mrs. Houtchens Buried In Oklahoma; Final rites were conducted September 26 for Mrs. Jane Houtchens, 86, who died
September 23 in Ada, Oklahoma after a short illness, The Smith Funeral Chapel in Ada, Oklahoma was in charge of
arrangements. She leaves three sons, Daniel Houtchens of Patterson, Henry Houtchens, of Livermore; Roosevelt
Houtchens, of Ada, Oklahoma; four daughters, Mrs. Otis Jones, of Patterson, Mrs. Amos Donaldson, of San Leandro,
Mrs. Elmer Crawford, of Ada, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Hughes Emma 660818 p 1
Final Rites; Graveside services were conducted August 10th at the Modesto Cemetery for Mrs. Emma Hughes, who died
August 7 in Bakersfield following a long illness. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marie Rabblosi of Patterson and
Mrs. Helen Lighthouse of Monterey Park; two sons, Harry and Joe Hughes of Bakersfie1d; three sisters, Cloe Hugbes of
Woodland, Hazel Casison and Hope Graham, both of Oregon; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.
Iturreria Jose I 660714 p1
Final Rites Conducted For Jose Iturreria; Requiem Mass was said Wednesday morning in Sacred Heart Catholic Church
for Jose Ignacio Iturreria, 77, who died last Thursday in a local hospital. The Rosary was recited Tuesday, evening in
Evans Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Iturreria was a native, of Errazu, Spain and
came to California in 1912. He moved to Patterson in 1918 and was a. retired dairyman. He is survived by his widow,
Josephine Iturreria of Mistletoe Avenue; two daughters, Mrs, Jessie Alzuri of Los Angeles and Mrs. Rita Etchetace of
Millbrae; three sons, Gracian, Manuel and Phillip Iturreria of Patterson; two brothers, Gracian of San Francisco and
Miguel, in Spain; and one sister, Mrs. Marie Pegenaute of Sacramento.
Jones Elmer G 661208 p1
Funeral Services Wednesday for Elmer G. Jones; Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in Evans
Funeral Chapel for Elmer G. Jones, 71, who died Sunday in a Modesto rest home. Interment was in the Patterson District
Cemetery. Jones was a native of Miami, Oklahoma, and lived in this area 38 years. He was a veteran of World War I. He
is survived by one son, Robert Jones of Modesto; two grandchildren; and one brother, William of Oklahoma.
Kinder Ronald L 660901 p1
Deer Hunter-Shoots Son; Funeral services will be conducted to Murray, Utah, for Ronald LeRoy Kinder, 18, of Now man
who was shot in the head by his father white deer hunting in Del Puerto Canyon last Sunday. The boy's father, Alma
Kinder, Sr., told officers he thought his son was hunting some distance away when he saw what he thought was a deer
emerge from behind a tree. The bullet struck young Kinder in the head. The accident occurred on a hill on the Murray
Hill property near the Stanislaus County Road Camp. The boy was wearing a red striped shirt but no hunting hat. The
accident was investigated by Sheriff's sergeant Robert Field and State Game Warden Jerry Warden. The father said he
had been hunting for 26 years. Ronald Kinder was a native of Salt Lake City. He was employed by a Modesto poultry
firm. He is survived by his wife, Vicki, of Newman; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alma Kinder, Sr.; three brothers, Alma Jr.
and Kebin both of s Newman, and Larry of Murray, Utah, and three sisters, Karen, Pamela and Katherine of Newman.
Kirby Maynard E 660630 p1
Final Rites Monday for Maynard Kirby; Services were conducted Monday afternoon at the Evans Funeral chapel for
Maynard Earl Kirby, 81. Mr. Kirby died last Thursday night at his Grayson home and was dead on arrival at the Del
Puerto Hospital. Burial was in Patterson District Cemetery. Mr. Kirby was a retired carpenter and a native of Illinois. For
the past 10 years he had lived with his granddaughter, Mrs. Jack Brown. Other survivors Include grandsons John Kirby of
San Jose and Paul Kirby of Grayson, and three great-grandchildren.
Kolding Vincent 661020 p1
Vincent Kolding Funeral Here Last Monday; Final rites were conducted Monday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Vincent
Kolding, 72, who died October 14 in a local hospital after a short illness. The Rev. C. A. Silberstein, pastor of the
Federated Church, officiated. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Nipomo, Mr. Kolding had
ranched in this area 28 years, moving here from Lompoc. He was a veteran of World War 1, serving with the Army in
France. He was a member of the American Legion, the Patterson Farm Bureau and other farm organizations. Survivors
include his wife Mrs. Neva Kolding; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Dittman; two grand-daughters and two great-granddaughters,
all of Patterson; a brother, Lars Kolding of Patterson; and four sisters, Mrs, Anna Melhschau of Patterson, Mrs. Mary
Dittman of Sonora, Mrs. Johanna Odenbaugh of Fresno and Mrs. Trina Martin of Santa Maria. He was preceded in death
by one daughter, Mrs. Joan Thorkelson.
Lanning Siegrid 660512 p1
Final Rites For Siegrid Lanning; A memorial service was conducted in Evans Funeral Chapel on Wednesday for Siegrid
Lanning, 93, who died Monday in a Modesto rest home. The service was conducted by Rev. Arthur M. Olson of Our
Saviour's Lutheran Church. Final rites and interment will be in Inwood, Iowa. Siegrid Lanning was a native of Norway
and had lived in Patterson for 45 years. Her survivors include a brother, Helmer Medalen of Patterson and a sister,
Berget Logan of Alberta, Canada.
Lopez Marcus M 660224 p1
Funeral Services For Marcus Lopez; Final rites were conducted Monday for a former custodian at Bonita Elementary
School. The rites were conducted at Evans Funeral Chapel for Marcus M. Lopez, 61, who died February 16 in a Modesto
hospital. The Rev. Sam Ellis of the Assembly of God Church in Westley officiated. Interment was in the Patterson
District Cemetery. Lopez is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Lopez of Modesto; his mother, Mrs. Mary Villa of Grayson;
three sons, Tony and Frank of Modesto and Mike of Hanford; four daughters, Mrs. Natalie Rozette of Newman, Mary Lu
Davis of Hanford, Mrs. Josephine Cruz and Edwarda Lopez of Modesto; five brothers, Ralph Villa of Sacramento, Jim
Villa of Grayson, Tony, David, and Jess Villa of Phoenix, Arizona; four sisters, Isabell Morales and Mary Lu Praar of
Phoenix, Rosa Lopez of Los Angeles, and Edwarda Valenezula of Cottonwood, Arizona, and 15 grandchildren.
Luiz Manuel C 660326 p1
Requiem Mass For Manuel Luiz; Requiem mass was conducted Wednesday morning in Sacred Heart Catholic Church for
Manuel Correia Lutz, 72, who died Saturday night in a local hospital following a long illness. Interment was in the
Patterson District Cemetery. The rosary was recited Monday evening at Evans Funeral Chapel. Luiz was a native of New
Bedford, Massachusetts, and had lived in Patterson the past two years with a son, Mert Luiz. He is also survived by his
wife, Rosa of Patterson; three other sons, Walter with the U.S. Navy in San Pedro, Donald and George, both of
Massachusetts; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Deslauries of Massachusetts; and eight grandchildren.
Mack Gertrude 660929 p1
Final Rites For Mrs. Mack; Final rites were conducted Saturday for Gertrude Mack, 77, who died September 22 in a
Modesto rest home after a long illness. Evans Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements and interment was in the
Patterson District Cemetery. Gertrude Mack, a native of Oakdale, lived in Patterson for 52 years. She was the widow of
Charlie Mack who was a former Patterson councilman, chief of the early fire department here and a partner in the Watson
and Mack Pool Hall.
Mahaffey Nancy A 660908 p1
Final Rites Tuesday For Mrs. Mahaffey; Final rites were conducted last Tuesday for Mrs. Nancy A. Mahaffey, 89, who
died in a local hospital September 2, after a long illness. Burial was in the Patterson District Cemetery with Evans
Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. A native of Idaho, she had lived here 46 years. She leaves her widower, James
Mahaffey Sr, of Patterson; two brothers, Dave and Marion Henderson of Wyoming and three grandchildren.
Markovich John J 660310 p1
Mt. Fuji Crash Kills Investor in FM Station: John J Markovich; The British jetliner crash on Mt. Fuji in Japan last
weekend took the life of a Modesto man who was one of the principle investors in the radio station scheduled to operate
from the West Side. John J. Markovich and his wife both perished in the crash that took the lives of 124 persons, 89 of
them Americans. He was a vice president of the Utility trailer Sales Co. of Fresno owned by his father, and was manager
of the firm's Modesto office. Markovich was one of several investors who formed the corporation which intends to move
the Turlock FM radio station to the Patterson area. He was slated to play a major part in the operation and management
of the station.
Marruguin P G Jr 660908 p1
Final Rites For Crash Victim; The Rosary will be recited tonight, Thursday, in Coachella for Profidio Gamez Marruguin
Jr., 13, who was killed Saturday in an automobile crash. Requiem Mass will be said in Coachella Friday with interment
in the Coachella Valley Cemetery. Profidio, of the Rudy Avila labor camp, was killed when the small foreign car he was
in crashed into the rear of a truck and trailer on Marshall Road at Elm Avenue. Profidio was a native of Texas and had
lived in Patterson one month. He was previously from Indio, California. He leaves his mother, Lucinda Marruguin; three
brothers, Robert Marruguin of Patterson, Ruben Marruguin of McFarland, and Thomas Marruguin of Coachella; and two
sisters, Inez Marruguin of Coachella, and Elida Marruguin of Huerto, Texas.
Martin Ernest L 660217 p1
Ernest L. Martin Funeral Service Held Yesterday; Funeral services were conducted Wednesday for Ernest L. Martin, 59,
who died in a local hospital last Saturday. The service was held in the Martin Funeral Home in Stockton. Graveside
services were also conducted at Mountain Shadows Cemetery in Sonora with Patterson Masonic Lodge 488 assisting.
Martin was a native of North Dakota and had lived In Patterson over 25 years. He was a retired trouble shooter for
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and would have completed 30 years with P.G.&E. in May. He was a member of
Patterson Masonic Lodge 488, Patterson chapter 417 Order of Eastern Star, the Pacific Service Employees Association,
and a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor of the Stockton Scott ish Rite. He is survived by two sons, Gary of
Turlock and Lowell of Patterson; one brother, Harry A. Martin of Stockton; and three sisters, Mrs. Laura A. Doyle of
Lodi, Mrs. Lydia Wedsted and Mrs. Eleanor Gartner, both of Burlingame.
Martin Louise L 660303 p1
Mrs. Martin Buried Monday; Final rites were conducted Monday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Louise Lyda Martin,
67, who died in a local hospital last Friday. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Martin was a native
of Clara City, Minnesota. She had lived in Patterson 47 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mary Reichmuth,
Mrs. Virginia Alberti, and Bessie Martin, all of Patterson; and two brothers, Fred Kuntz of Patterson and Philip Kuntz of
Woodland; and six grandchildren.
McBride Flora M 661208 p1
Final Rites Friday For Mrs. McBride; Final rites will be conducted Friday, 10;30 am, at the Davis Hansen Funeral Chapel
in Gustine for Flora May McBride, 87, who died December 6 in a Merced hospital. Interment will be in the Los Banos
Cemetery. A native of Los Banos, she lived her entire life in Gustine. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Doris A.
Katen and Mrs. Jessie M. Bliss, both of Patterson; one son, William W. McBride of Los Angeles; one sister, Mrs. Leland
Negra of Los Banns; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a member of the New Era Grange of
Gustine.
McGuire Frank 660106 p1
Frank McGuire Funeral Today; Final rites will be conducted today, Thurs., at 2 p.m. in Evans Funeral Chapel for Frank
McGuire, 83, of Grayson, who died Sunday at the county hospital after a short illness. Interment will be in the Patterson
District Cemetery. He was a native of Salem. He had lived in Grayson be past 25 years. Is survived by his wife, Mattie;
two sons, Thomas and Walter of Grayson; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Susie Babb of Bell Garden.
Moye Charles F 660630 p1
Services Held Tuesday For Charles Moye; Final rites were held Tuesday morning for Charles Forrest Moye Sr., 60, of
Crows Landing. Mr. Moye died last Friday in a San Francisco hospital. He was a native of Texas who had lived in this
area for the past 13 years. He was working as a shed foreman for Perez Bros. in Crows Landing. Services were
conducted at the Evans Funeral Chapel with interment in Patterson District Cemetery. Survivors included a son, Charles
F. ( Bud ) Jr. of Patterson and James Joye of Newman; three sisters in Texas, Beatrice Moye, Mrs. Lena Lanins and Mrs.
Lucille Godfrey; two brothers, Joe of Manteca and Jack of Texas; and four grandchildren.
Newton Annabelle M 660414 p1
Funeral Friday For Mrs. Newton; Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:45 am. at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Anna
Belle Mae Rabbiosi Newton, 43, who died this week in Oklahoma City following a long illness. Mrs. Newton was a
native of Patterson and attended the Patterson schools. She is survived by her widower, Eugene Newton of Oklahoma
City; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antone Rabbiosi of Patterson; four brothers, Leland of Smithers, British Columbia;
Ernest of Patterson, Kenneth of Modesto and Clare of Yuba City; and three sisters, Mrs. Vera Kleiner of Modesto, Mrs.
Evelyn Lemcke of Fresno, and Mrs. Nancee Carpenter of Waterford.
Nicolaysen Frank 661208 p1
Final Riles Conducted for Frank Nicolaysen; Final rites were conducted Wednesday morning in the B.C. Wallace
Mortuary in Stockton for Frank Nicolaysen, 84, who died Friday in a local hospital. Cremation and inurnment were in the
Parkview Cemetery in Stockton. Mrs. Edna LeSage of the Unity Church in Stockton conducted the service. Nicolaysen
was a native of California and a longtime resident of the West Side. He is survived by his widow, Annette, of Patterson
and one brother, Nick, of Modesto.
Olivarez Guadalupe 661110 p1
Infant Dies; Final rites were conducted Monday for Guadallupe Olivarez, one month old, who died Friday in a Modesto
hospital. The infant was survived by her mother, Josefa Olivarez of Walnut Camp, and a sister, Zolia Olivarez.
Arrangements were handled by Evans Funeral Chapel.
Oliveria Anthony E 660901 p1
Final Rites Tuesday For A. E. Oliveria; Requiem mass was held Tuesday morning in Sacred Heart Catholic Church for
Anthony E. "Tony" Oliveria, 63, who died suddenly at his home here Saturday. The rosary was recited Monday evening
at Evans funeral Chapel. Interment Tuesday was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Oliveria was a native of the Azores
and had lived in California for 50 years. He had lived in Patterson the past 27 years where he was employed by the
Patterson Water District. He is survived by his widow, Theresa of Patterson; one sone, Donald Oliveria of Florida; and
two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Ballew of Fair Oaks and Kathleen Oliveria who is a nunof the Holy Family.
Oliveria Kathleen 660922 p1
Requiem Mass Recently For Sister Kathleen; A Requiem High Mass was said September 12 at Holy Family Convent in
San Jose for Sister Kathleen Oliveria, 38, who died at Mission San Jose after an extended illness. Interment was at Holy
Cross Cemetery in San Francisco. Sister Kathleen, a native of California, had lived in the Patterson-Crows Landing area
until entering the convent. She attended Patterson schools, graduating from Patterson High School in 1944. Sister
Kathleen entered the Sisters of the Holy Family, a Catholic teaching order, July 2, 1949, and took her final vows August
12, 1954. She leaves her mother, Mrs. Teresa Oliveria of Patterson, one brother, Donald Oliveria of Florida, and one
sister, Lucilla Balleu of Fair Oaks.
Osnes Hanna T 661020 p1
Final Rites Wednesday for Mrs. Hanna Osnes; Funeral services were conducted Wednesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for
Mrs. Hanna T. Osnes, 79, who died last Friday in a local hospital following a long illness. The Rev. Arthur M. Olson,
pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, officiated. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Osnes was a
native of Norway. She had lived in Patterson the past 34 years. She is survived by one son, Sverre Osnes, and two
grandchildren all of Patterson.
Osnes Sven J 660317 p1
Sven J. 0snes Funeral Saturday; Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am. Saturday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Sven
J. Osnes, 85, who died early Wednesday morning at his home on Del Puerto Avenue. His death followed a short illness.
Rev. Arthur M. Olson of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church will conduct the service. Interment will be in the Patterson
District Cemetery. Osnes was a native of Norway and had lived in Patterson 34 years. He was a retired carpenter. He is
survived by his wife, Hannah; one son, Sverre; two grandchildren, all of Patterson and one sister in Norway.
Pacheco Anna 661110 p1
Final Riles Saturday For Mrs. Pacheco; The rosary was recited Friday for Anna Pacheco, 74, who died last Thursday
morning in her home at 500 F Street. Requiem mass was celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic
Church with interment in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of the Azores, she had lived here five years. She leaves a
son, George Pacheco of Thornton; two daughters, Lena Pulido of Patterson and Mabel Ray of Hayward; two sisters and
three brothers in the Azores, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Evans
Funeral Chapel.
Parsons George W 661124 p1
Final Rites Saturday For George Parsons; Final rites were conducted Saturday in Evans Funeral Chapel for George
William Parsons, 80, who died last Wednesday in a local hospital. The Rev. Arthur M. Olson, pastor of Our Saviour's
Lutheran Church, conducted the service. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Grand Prairie, Texas,
Parsons has lived in Patterson 38 years and was employed on the Shoemake and Gnesa Ranch on Ward Avenue. He is
survived by his wife, Flossie June Parsons of Patterson; three daughters, Marguerite Apland of Patterson, Cloe Nielsen of
Hilrnar and Wanda Frease of Stevinson; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Patchett Laura D 660609 p1
Services Are Saturday For Laura Patchett; Services are planned Saturday morning for Mrs. Laura D. Patchett, 75, who
died early Wednesday at Del Puerto Hospital after a lengthy illness. The services will be held at the Federated Church at
10 a.m. with interment in the Hendy family plot in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Modesto. Mrs. Patchett resided on the West
Side for the past 57 years. She had lived in Patterson since 1949. She was raised in the Westport district south of
Modesto married and moved to Crows Landing in 1909. Mrs. Patchett was active in the Federated Church and the
Rebecca Lodge in Newman. She had been a lodge member since 1917. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Anita
Eastin of Placerville; one sister, Mrs. Frank Smith of Patterson; one brother, Glen Hendy of Patterson; and several nieces
and nephews residing on the West Side and in San Jose. Memorials may be sent to the Federated Church and the
American Cancer Society of Stanislaus County.
Peters Julia 661215 p1
Final Rites For Mrs. Peters; Final rites were conducted Wednesday morning in the Franklin and Downs Funeral Chapel in
Modesto for Mrs. Julia Peters, 96, who died last Sunday in a Modesto rest home. Interment was in the Modesto
Cemetery. Mrs. Peters and her husband, Rollie, came to Patterson in 1911 and he purchased the first land in the Patterson
Colony on Walnut Avenue. Mrs. Peters lived here until three years ago when she moved to Modesto. She was a native of
Ohio and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Schuh of San Jose and Mrs. Francis Purvis of Manteca; one son,
Everett Peters of Modesto; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was active in the Brethern Church in
Patterson and Modesto. She was preceded in death by her husband Rollie, five years ago.
Peters Lena 661124 p1
Final Rites for Mrs. Peters; Final rites were conducted in Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday for Mrs. Lena Peters,
79, of Crows Landing who died in a local hospital last Saturday. The rosary was recited Monday evening at Evans
Funeral Chapel and interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Peters was a native of Gracioza Island in the
Azores. She has lived in Crows Landing for the past 33 years. She is survived by four saw, John M. Peters and Louie J.
Peters, both of Turlock, Leroy of Crows Landing, and Tony of Sacramento; one daughter, Lena Peters of Crows Landing;
three sisters, Anna Vascomcellas of Santa Cruz, and two in the Azores; and two brothers in the Azores.
Picone Louis J 661027 p1
Freeway Records First Highway Death; The first fatal highway accident on the West Side Freeway, Interstate 5, took
place about 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, Dead on arrival at Del Puerto Hospital was Louis J. Picone, 33, of Gustine, a
foreman with Fredricksen-Watson Construction. He was in the southbound lane of the freeway near Howard Road when
his car struck an equipment trailer parked, unlighted, on the freeway. The crash threw him out of his pickup and the
pickup landed on top of him. His passenger, Thurman Sheppard, 42, also of Gustine, was not thrown from the vehicle and
received only minor injuries. They were on their way to work. Sheppard and others lifted the vehicle off of Picone. The
body was transferred from Evans Funeral Chapel to the Davis-Hansen Funeral Chapel in Newman.
Pridmore Ronald L 660915 p1
Final Rites Saturday For Lynn Pridmore; Final rites were conducted last Saturday, for Ronald Lynn Pridmore, 25, who
died September 7, in a Stockton hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Pridmore was traveling on
Highway 50 enroute to night school in Stockton when his car struck the rear of a truck. Services were conducted by Rev.
C. A. Silberstein at Evans Funeral chapel, with interment in the Patterson District Cemetery. Pridmore was a native of
Idaho and had lived here 11 years He leaves his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Harry L. Pridmore of Patterson, one brother, Dick,
also of Patterson, and two sisters, Barbara Lambert of Fresno, and Janice Pento of Patterson.
Reeves Benny L 660714 p1
Funeral Service Conducted for Benny L. Reeves; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for
Benny Lee Reeves, 60, who died Saturday in a Willows hospital. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery.
Reeves was a native of Texas. He is survived by his widow, Gladys Reeves of Willows; five sons, Thomas of Atwater,
Benny Ray, Jim, Joe, and David, all of Willows; four daughters, Rosa Lee Faulkner of Atwater, Edith Watson of North
Carolina and Wanda and Linda Reeves of Willows; and six grandchildren.
Rodrick Clarence Jr 660728 p1
Graveside Service for Infant Boy; Graveside services were held Wednesday at Patterson District Cemetery for the infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rodrick of Patterson. The one day old baby, Clarence Rodrick Jr., died Monday at a local
hospital. In addition to his parents the infant is survived by four brothers and sisters, Linda, Danny, Tammy and Terry.
Rosasco Charles 661222 p1
Funeral Service Saturday For Charles Rosasco; Final rites were conducted Saturday for Charles Rosasco, 86, a long time
cattleman in Tuolumne County. Interment was in the Mountain Shadow Cemetery. He died in a Modesto hospital on
December 14th. He was a native of Don Pedro and moved to Sonora in 1918. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth;
two daughters Mrs. Katherine Cox of Westley and Mrs. May Dumbacher of Sonora; three brothers, Ed of Jamestowa,
Frank of Piedmont, Joseph of La Grange; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Banta and Mrs. Nina Challenor, both of Piedmont; and
five grand children.
Roscoe Ethel W 660303 p1
Final Rites Conducted Monday For Mrs. Roscoe; Private funeral services were conducted Monday at Evans Funeral
Chapel for Mrs. Ethel W. Roscoe, 65, who died Saturday morning at her home on Del Puerto Avenue following a lengthy
illness. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Roscoe, a native of Canada, is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. James E. Thompson, Jr. of Patterson and an aunt, Miss E.M. Betts also of Patterson. Mrs. Roscoe is also survived
by two sisters and one brother in Canada. The family has requested any remembrances be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Ross Fanny 660428 p1
Fanny Ross Dies After Illness; Mrs. Fanny Ross, 85, died Wednesday morning at the Del Puerto Hospital after an illness.
Service arrangements are pending at the Evans Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Patterson District Cemetery.
Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her husband Jack. She made her home on S. Fourth St.
Ross Fanny D 660505 p1
Services Meld For Mrs. Ross; Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Fanny
Dora Ross, 84, who died April 27 in a local hospital following a long illness. Interment was in the Patterson District
Cemetery. Mrs. Ross was a native of Treat, Arkansas, and had lived in Patterson 28 years. She is survived by four sons,
Davy and Sanford of Patterson, Ted of Modesto, and Jack of Empire; five daughters, Maudie Burgess of London,
Arkansas, Anna Mae Cochran of Patterson, Mrs. Neva Parker of Modesto, Ollie Brinkman of Buhl, Idaho, and Nettle
Brinkman of Hansen, Idaho; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arthur Ross of Patterson; one sister, Annie Crocker of Santa
Cruz, 27 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
Savage Gomer B 661229 p1
Final Rites For Ben Savage; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Davis-Hansen Funeral Chapel in
Newman for Gomer Benjamin ( Ben ) Savage, 65, who died Friday in the Veterans Hospital at Livermore. Graveside
services were handled by American Legion Post 110 of Newman at the Hills Ferry Cemetery. Savage was a native of
Watsonville and had lived most of his life in Newman. He was a tavern owner, a veteran of World War II, a member of
the Elks Lodge 1282 of Modesto and American Legion Post 110 of Newman. He is survived by his widow Bernice, a
former Patterson resident; and a stepson, Lee Holder of Visalia.
Schmidt Eileen N 660310 p1
Funeral Services For Mrs. Schmidt; Funeral services for Mrs. Eileen Nellie Schmidt, 73, were conducted last Saturday in
Modesto. Mrs. Schmidt died March 2 following a short illness. Mrs. Schmidt is the stepmother of Henry G. Schmidt of
Patterson. She is also survived by her husband, Henry; another stepson, Dr. Harold J. Schmidt of Modesto; a
stepdaughter, Florence L Prouty of Modesto; three brothers, two sisters, seven grandchildren, and six step-grandchildren.
Smith Alice 660616 np
Final Rites For Wife Of Local Navyman; Funeral services were conducted last Sunday at the Allen Mortuary in Turlock
for Mrs. Alice Smith, 33, of Turlock. She was the wife of Albert V. Smith, a ship's serviceman first class stationed at the
Crows Landing Naval Auxiliary Landing Field. Mrs. Smith was found shot to death in a car parked at Jennings and
Zeering Roads. The sheriffs office reported she apparently took her own life. A note was found in the car and a .22
caliber revolver was clasped in her hands. She is also survived by two sons and a daughter.
Smith James W 660217 p1
James W Smith; One Dead From Crash; A 19-year -old boy from Livingston died Monday in a Modesto hospital from
internal injuries suffered in a two-car collision last Saturday afternoon on East Las Palmas Avenue. James Wayne Smith,
19, was a passenger in a Volkswagen driven by Roy Gene Janz, 18, of Atwater. Smith's brother, Charles Smith, 16, of
Livingston was also a passenger and received a severe compound fracture of the right leg. He is in satisfactory condition
at the county hospital. Janz also suffered minor injuries. Janz was attempting to pass a westbound car driven by Mary
Louise Lawrence of Patterson in the strong wind Saturday. Janz' car struck the left rear of Mrs. Lawrence's car. The
right side of the Janz' car was nearly torn off (see photo). The three injured boys were taken to Del Puerto Hospital by the
Patterson Ambulance Company and later transferred to Modesto hospitals. The California Highway Patrol office said
Janz was cited for failure to pass safely on the left causing an accident and Mrs. Lawrence was cited for impeding traffic.
Solegui Joseph D 661222 p1
Final Rites Wednesday For Joseph Solaegui; A rosary was recited Tuesday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Joseph D.
Solaegui, 86, who died Sunday morning in a Mountain View rest home. Requiem mass was said Wednesday in Sacred
Heart Catholic Church. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Spain, Solaegui had operated a
café in Patterson 26 years. For the past nine years he had resided in Palo Alto with his daughter, Mrs. Josephine Braun.
He also leaves two sons, Dominic Gascue of Reno, Nevada, and Jean Gascue of France; one brother, Frank Solaegui of
Stockton, and nine grandchildren.
Sternberg Blanche 660623 p1
Mrs. Sternberg Dies In Iowa On Tuesday; Mrs. Blanche Sternberg, mother of Edward Sternberg of Patterson, died
Tuesday afternoon in a Milford, Iowa hospital. She had been ill several weeks. Mrs. Sternberg was preceded in death a
year ago by her husband. Sternberg, co-publisher of the IRRIGATOR, left for Iowa early Wednesday.
Stonecipher Fred 660310 p1
Final Rites for Fred Stoncipher; Funeral services were held in Alameda on Tuesday for Fred Stonecipher, 44, who died
Saturday in an Alameda hospital. Death was attributed to influenza and pneumonia. Stonecipher was a native of Texas.
He came to Patterson in 1934 and attended the Patterson schools. He has lived in Alameda the past two years. He is
survived by his wife, Kay of Alameda; his mother, Mrs. Emma Stonecipher of Patterson; 11 brothers and sisters including
Herman Stonecipher and Mrs. Vera Stewart, both of Patterson; Burns Stonecipher of Oakdale; and Clyde Stonecipher of
Sacramento.
Stroud Daniel A 660825 np
Former Resident Buried Here; A former Patterson resident, Daniel A. Stroud, 89, was buried recently in the Patterson
District Cemetery. Services were conducted at Evans Funeral Chapel on August 6th. Stroud died August 3 in Fresno.
He had lived in California 29 years and recently had been residing with a son, Wesley Stroud also formerly of Patterson.
In addition to his son, Wesley, he is survived by another son, Leon of Patterson; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Criswell of
Atwater, and six grandchildren.
Swanson Reuben N 661201 p1
Final Rites Today for Reuben Swanson; Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thurs., at Norton Mortuary, Turlock for
Reuben N. Swanson, 66, who died Monday morning in Modesto after an illness of several months. Patterson Masonic
Lodge number 488 will conduct the ceremony. Interment will be at Turlock Memorial Park. A native of Newman Grove,
Nebraska, he lived in Texas before coming to California in 1912 and settled in Hilmar. In 1936 he moved to Patterson
where he farmed the Patterson-Westley area until 1946. He has lived in Modesto since that time. He was a member of
Patterson Masonic Lodge #488, Scottish Rite Bodies of Stockton, Aahmes Shrine Temple in Oakland, West Side Shrine
Club, and he was the past president and director of Turlock Horsemen's Club. He is survived by his widow, Opal of
Modesto; one son, Judge Reuben Swanson of Patterson; seven brothers, Raymond of San Bruno, Russel of Walnut Creek,
Royal, Rodney, and Robert of Modesto, Ralph of Hilmar and Randal of Hilmar; three sisters, Sylvia Solmonson of
Hilmar; Stella Erickson of Turlock and Olive Winters of Alameda, and three grandchildren. The fatally requests that any
remembrances be made to the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital
Thomas Charles F 660421 p1
Funeral Here For Denair Man; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Evans Funeral Chapel for a Denair resident,
Charles Foster Thomas, 77, who died last Thursday in a Turlock hospital following a short illness. Interment was in the
Patterson District Cemetery. Thomas was a native of Kentucky and had lived in Denair the past eight years. He is
survived by four sons, Lyel of Turlock and formerly of Patterson, Calvin of Modesto, Earl of Gustine and Bertrand of
Soquel; three daughters, Lydia Fant of Denair, Rosalin Frieson of Planada, and Dixie Shelton of Sonora; one brother, L.
Thomas; four half-brothers in Kentucky; 30 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
Thorkelson Arthur C 661222 p1
Final Rites Tuesday For Art Thorkelson; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in the Evangelical Covenant Church
for Arthur C. Thorkelson, 64, who died Saturday in a local hospital after a short illness. Interment was in the Patterson
District Cemetery and Evans Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Thorkelson was a native of Minnesota and
had lived in Patterson since 1914. He had been the service manager at the same auto garage for 40 years; the garage is
now the Bessey Motor Co. He was active in the Evangelical Covenant Church. He is survived by his widow, Esther; three
sisters, Mrs. Agnes Hurtig, Mrs. Emma Vike, and Mrs. Nora Tronstad, all of Patterson; two brothers, Harold of Patterson
and Norman of Crows Landing. The family has requested that any remembrances be sent to the building fund of the Faith
Home For Boys in Turlock.
Torrison Emil C 661020 p1
Final Rites Tuesday For Emil Torrison; Final rites were conducted Tuesday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Emil Christian
Torrison, 77, who died Sunday at the Livermore Veterans Hospital following a long illness. The Rev. Arthur M. Olson,
pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, conducted the rites. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Torrison
was a native of Minnesota and had lived here 54 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elsie Torrison; two sons,
Donald of Patterson and Emil of Watsonville; one daughter, Adra Ellis of Santa Barbara; eight grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren, four brothers, John, Sigurd, and Ingebert, all of Patterson,. and Leonard of Pacific Grove, and one
sister, Christine Johnson of Oakland..
Wallace Doyle H 661110 p1
Final Rites For Doyle Wallace; Requiem mass was said Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Doyle Hollis
Wallace, 45, who died Saturday evening of an apparent heart attack. The rosary was recited Tuesday evening in Evans
Funeral Chapel and interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Wallace was a native of Arkansas and had lived in
this area the past 24 years. For the past six years he had owned and operated Wally's Aloha Club. He was in the club,
visiting with patrons, at the time he was stricken. He was a veteran of World War II; prior to his discharge from the
service, he had been stationed at the Crows Landing Naval Auxiliary Landing Field. He is survived by his wife,
Rosemary; one son, Doyle Wallace, Jr., one daughter, Jane Wallace , all of Patterson; his mother, Mrs, Thomas Wallace
of Wilmar, Arkansas; three brothers, Tom of Richmond, Mack of Texas, and Dean of Arkansas; and one sister, Mrs.
James Beaty of Arkansas.
Wallace Wlm L 661110 np
Brother Killed; William L. Wallace, 29, of Turlock and the father of five children, died Monday evening 14 hours after
his pickup truck was struck head-on by a larger truck. The accident occurred at the intersection of West Main and Fransil
Lane in Turlock. Among his survivors is a sister, Sandra Wallace of Turlock who is employed at the Wells Fargo Bank in
Patterson.
Ward Emma J 660414 p1
Mother of Local Woman Buried Here Wednesday; Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at Evans
Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Emma Jane Ward, 59, the mother of Mrs. Carl Roberson of Patterson. Mrs. Ward died last
Saturday in a Modesto hospital following a short illness. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Ward
was a native of Oklahoma. She had lived in Merced about 30 years before moving to Modesto about two months ago.
In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Ward is survived by her husband, Laurence K. Ward cd Modesto, two grandchildren,
five brothers, and two sisters.
Warwick Anna A 660428 p1
Mrs. Warwick Will Be Buried Here Friday; Private funeral services will be held Friday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs.
Anna Agnes Warwick, 70, who died Sunday in a rest home in Myrtle Point, Oregon Mrs. Warwick was a native of
Texas. She is survived by her husband, Roy, of Coos Bay, Oregon; one daughter, Mrs, Earl Archer of Vernalis; two sons,
George Friedrich of Westley and Robert Friedrich of Hidden Valley; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a
brother and a sister in Canoga Park.
Wesley Bonnie C 661229 p1
Final Rites For B. C. Wesley; Final rites were conducted last Saturday near Sacramento for Bonnie Clay Wesley of North
Sacramento, a former Patterson resident and owner of the Wesley Trucking Firm. He died Wednesday, December 21 in
Sacramento. Wesley was an ordained minister and active in the Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his widow,
Edith; a son, Danny Wesley of Sacramento; a daughter, Milly Mc Ewen of Lake Tahoe; three sisters, Fern Ludlum and
Bertha Ulmer of Patterson and Fawn Berends of Trona; three brothers, Leroy of Patterson, Carl of New Mexico, and Gus
of Texas; and three grandchildren.
Whitman Esther 660519 p1
Final Rites; Final rites were conducted in Brooklyn, New York, last week for Mrs. Esther Whitman who died May 6 in a
rest home there. Among her survivors are a son, Freddie Whitman of Patterson, who attended the funeral in Brooklyn.
Wiese Elizabeth 660922 p1
Former Resident To Be Buried On Friday; Final rites will be conducted Friday for Mrs. Elizabeth Wiese, 75, who died
suddenly September 20, Tuesday, in her Ceres home, Services will be held at the Ceres Mortuary with interment in the
Modesto Cemetery. Elizabeth Wiese was a native of Minnesota, and lived in Patterson from 1936 to 1944 before moving
to Ceres. She leaves her husband, Louis Wiese of Ceres, three daughters, Lucille Kvech of Patterson, Marjorie Pratt of
Sacramento, Mildred Gustavson of Minneapolis; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Williams Maude L 660303 p1
Final Rites Conducted For Mrs. Williams; Funeral services were conducted at Evans Funeral Chapel last Friday for Mrs.
Maude Lorene Williams, 78, who died February 23 in a Modesto rest home. Mrs. Williams was a native of Iowa and had
lived in Patterson 46 years. She was the widow of the late Darwin Williams. She is survived by three sons, DeVere of
Oakhurst, VerDayne and Wendal of Patterson; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Interment was in the
Patterson District Cemetery.
Wong Alice 660407 p1
Funeral Today For Alice Wong; Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Thurs. at the Salas Bros-Moore
Funeral Chapel in Modesto for Mrs. Alice Wong, 41, who died Monday in a Modesto hospital following a short illness.
The Rev. Donald Weston of St. John's Chapel of the Valley will conduct the service. Interment will be in Lakewood
Memorial Park. Mrs. Wong is a native of Patterson. She is survived by her husband, Deck H. Wong of Modesto; three
daughters, Teresa, Diana, and Christine; her father, Wong Sing of Patterson; one sister, Lucy Jang of Merced; and three
brothers, George of Oakland, Jim and Henry Wong of Patterson.
Wortman Frank A 660421 p1
Frank Wortman Services Held; Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Evans Funeral Chapel for Frank
Alvin Wortman, 73, who died last Thursday in a Modesto hospital. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery.
Wortman was a native of Idaho and had lived in California 45 years. He was a former Patterson resident and a retired
logging worker. He is survived by his widow, Carrie V. Wortman of Modesto; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Addington and
Mrs. Effie White, both of Patterson.
Young Toby 660331 p1
Funeral Today for Toby Young; Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, in Evans Funeral Chapel
for Toby Young, 56, who died Sunday on his way to Del Puerto Hospital. He had a long illness. Interment will be in the
Patterson District Cemetery. Young was a native of Oklahoma. He had lived here 20 years and was the manager of the
Patterson District Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Emma of Patterson; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Holson of
Modesto and Mrs. Pauline Davis of Amarillo, Texas; four grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Young of Phoenix,
Texas; and two brothers and three sisters of Arizona.
Yvanes Daniel 660602 p1
Rites For Daniel Yvanes in Turlock; Requiem mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, in Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Turlock for Daniel Yvanes, 23, who was killed in a traffic accident on West Main St. May 25. Burial was in
Memorial Park. A native of Los Angeles, Yvanes had lived in the Turlock and Patterson areas since 1949. He attended
school here one year. He leaves his widow, Eloise Yvanes of Turlock; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Biviano Yvanes of
Patterson; two brothers, Richard of the Marine Corps and David of Patterson; eight sister's, Cathy Hernandes of Crows
Landing and Yolanda Zepeda, Lydia Sisneroz, Mrs. Rosie Cano, and Rachel, Laura, Mary, Lucy Yvanes, all of Patterson.